Myelocytes

Myelocytes are immature white blood cells normally found in bone marrow. Their presence in body fluids such as blood, pleural fluid, or peritoneal fluid is abnormal and may indicate serious conditions. Myelocytes in body fluids can suggest leukemia, severe infection, or other hematologic disorders. The number and type of myelocytes detected helps establish a diagnosis. This test is typically ordered when other findings suggest a blood cell disorder and requires interpretation alongside other cell counts and clinical findings.